General Questions Author's Note - Chapter 2
What was the name of the young man who hitchhiked to Alaska?
Chris McCandless
What is the primary purpose of the Author's Note in "Into the Wild"?
To explain Krakauer's motivations for writing the book
What is conflict in literature?
A struggle between opposing forces.
In first-person point of view, who narrates the story?
A character who is involved in the story.
In Chapter One, what notable experience does McCandless have prior to his arrival in Alaska?
A hiking trip in the Rockies.
What did the hitchhiker tell Jim Gallien his name was when he picked him up on the side of the road?
Alex
How does Krakauer describe his initial reaction to Christopher McCandless's story in the Author's Note?
Fascination
What is an example of external conflict?
A person or character who struggles against an outside force, such as nature, a physical obstacle, or another person.
What characterizes a third-person point of view?
The events are recounted by a voice outside the action.
How does Krakauer connect his own experiences with McCandless's journey in the early chapters?
He draws parallels between their adventurous spirits.
What did Jim Gallien give to the hitchhiker when he got out of his truck?
Two grilled-cheese-and-tuna sandwiches, a bag of corn chips, and a pair of rubber work boots.
What significant event does Krakauer recount in the Author's Note that sparked his interest in McCandless?
The discovery of McCandless's body.
Internal conflict is______
A struggle within a person or character.
What are some examples of graphic aids?
Maps, charts, and photographs.
What name does McCandless adopt during his travels, and what does this signify?
Alexander Supertramp; a desire for freedom
What is the name of the author that was carved into a piece of wood discovered at the site of the hitchhiker’s death?
Jack London
How does Krakauer characterize McCandless’s personality in the early chapters?
Idealistic and adventurous
What is a primary source?
Accounts of events recorded by people who were involved in the events or who witnessed them.
What is imagery in literature?
Words and phrases that create vivid sensory experiences.
How does the author use quotes from McCandless's journal in Chapter Two?
To highlight his philosophical reflections
Why was there a bus left on the Stampede Trail?
For a backcountry shelter for hunters and trappers.
What does Krakauer suggest about the relationship between McCandless and his family?
It was strained and complicated.
What does point of view refer to in literature?
The perspective from which a story is told.
What are the sensories imagery can appeal to?
Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
Which theme begins to emerge in the Author's Note and Chapter Two regarding youth and adventure?
The quest for identity and freedom